Grants

Laois County Council may provide financial support to residents' associations and community groups to help with the upkeep of estates.

Local authorities may provide financial support to property owners to replace lead pipes or fittings in their water supply.

Laois County Council can carry out extensions or adaptations to local authority houses such as grab rails, access ramps, wet rooms or downstairs bedrooms for older tenants or tenants with a disability.

Local authorities provide financial support to community and voluntary groups and anyone involved in the arts, culture, heritage and language sectors to develop projects to improve access to, and appreciation of, the arts, culture and creativity.

Information on grants available to communities and heritage groups to carry out projects which help to conserve, promote and improve local heritage.

Local authorities may provide financial support to community and voluntary groups to support cultural, artistic and community development projects that improve the quality of life.

Laois County Council may support local residents and landowners to restore regional and local roads which serve their properties. Residents and landowners must pay a contribution to the restoration works.

The Clár programme provides funding for small scale projects in rural areas. Funding for community, sports and Island facilities

Laois County Council provides financial support to new businesses which intend to set up in premises that have been vacant for a specified time.